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P647 AWV

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 AWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,629 miles

Underside of vehicle starting to get rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,983 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,249 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 56,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 52,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,011 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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P647 AWV is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P647 AWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P647 AWV registered?

P647 AWV is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P647 AWV safe to buy?

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